Summary:
Morehead Montessori is a public magnet elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 227. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Durham Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with particularly strong results in Mathematics, Reading, and Science.
Morehead Montessori's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.78% White, 20.26% African American, and 18.5% Hispanic, is notable compared to some nearby schools, such as Burton Elementary, Eastway Elementary, and E.K. Powe Elementary, which have higher concentrations of minority students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and White students, as well as its African American and disabled student populations.
Interestingly, Morehead Montessori has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 18.25% in 2020-2021 to 35.68% in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school is serving a more economically diverse population. Compared to nearby charter schools, such as KIPP Durham College Preparatory and Central Park School for Children, Morehead Montessori's academic performance is generally stronger, particularly in the lower grades, despite serving a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
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